What DB InfraGO does

DB InfraGO AG is the rail infrastructure subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG, operating Germany's national railway network of approximately 33,389 kilometers of track and 5,700 passenger stations under a regulated, publicly-oriented mandate. The company was established in 2024 as a separate AG (public stock corporation) domiciled in Frankfurt am Main, consolidating Deutsche Bahn's infrastructure operations, and employs over 68,000 people to deliver non-discriminatory network access to railway transport companies (EVUs) across freight (SGV), long-distance passenger (SPFV), and regional passenger (SPNV) segments.

The company's core technology stack comprises the European Train Control System (ETCS), the GSM-R railway radio network, the PlanPro BIM-based planning system, the LeiDis-NK operations control system, the BIM Common Data Environment, and the pathOS path-ordering platform, alongside the customer-facing Infraportal and Stationsportal. The OpenStation API, built on European NeTEx and SIRI standards, provides standardized machine-readable data on passenger station infrastructure to third-party developers via Mobilithek, the DB API Marketplace, and GitHub. AI applications include computer vision for automated obstacle detection (train-front cameras) and drone-based multisensor inspection for bridges, overhead lines, and route monitoring.

DB InfraGO's revenue model is usage-based and regulated, with revenue streams including track access charges (Trassenentgelte) differentiated by market segment, station usage charges (Stationspreise), service facility products (stabling, charging, formation tracks), and secondary services (GSM-R connectivity, DB LiveMaps, data licenses). Pricing is published annually via the Trassenpreissystem and specific price lists under the ERegG regulatory framework. Distribution occurs through self-service portals (Infraportal, Stationsportal), direct enterprise sales to EVUs and public transport authorities, and regulated non-discriminatory access procedures. The current strategic priorities include the Sanierung der Schieneninfrastruktur (infrastructure renewal) program and the Zukunftsbahnhöfe modernization initiative targeting 130 stations, with 70 completed by July 2026.

Name

DB InfraGO

Legal name

DB InfraGO AG

Website

https://dbinfrago.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

DB InfraGO AG operates Germany's 33,389 km national rail network and 5,700 passenger stations as the infrastructure subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG, providing regulated, non-discriminatory track and station access to railway transport companies across freight and passenger segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Railway Infrastructure Management

NAICS

Support Activities for Rail Transportation (4882)

SIC

Railroads, Line-Haul Operating (4011), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Rail Signaling & Train Control Infrastructure (Interlockings, ETCS/CBTC Wayside) (TLAJADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automatic Train Control / Protection Supervision (ATP/ETCS/PTC Oversight) (TLAJAEAC), Automatic Train Operation (ATO) Supervision & Regulation (TLAJAEAD), Right-of-Way & Vegetation Management (Utilities/Transportation Corridors) (IMAIAIAI)

Keywords

• Rail infrastructure management
• Track access services
• Station operations
• Railway network operations
• Transport infrastructure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Track Access Charges (Trassenentgelte): Fees charged to railway transport companies (EVUs) for access to and use of the rail network infrastructure. The system includes different pricing structures for freight transport (SGV), long-distance passenger transport (SPFV), and regional passenger transport (SPNV), with various market segments, discounts, and incentive systems.
2. Station Usage Charges (Stationsnutzung): Fees for use of passenger stations including station stops, equipment, and facilities. Includes rental services, traveler amenities, and advertising at stations.
3. Facility Products and Services (Anlagenprodukte): Products and services including stabling facilities, charging stations, disposition tracks, train formation facilities, and logistics facilities available to railway companies.
4. Secondary and Additional Services (Neben- und Zusatzleistungen): Additional services including GSM-R connectivity, DB LiveMaps, disposition workstations, train tracking green functions, camera bridges, key management center, LeiDis-NK, data licenses, statistics, studies and analyses, ISR data service, and hydrogen transport services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DB InfraGO AG operates and manages Germany's approximately 33,400-kilometer rail network and around 5,700 passenger stations, providing non-discriminatory access to railway infrastructure for railway transport companies (EVUs). The company offers track access (Trassen), station usage services, service facilities (e.g., stabling tracks, charging stations), and digital platforms including the OpenStation API, LeiDis-NK control system, and pathOS path ordering system under regulated network statements and standardized conditions.

Product overview

DB InfraGO AG is a railway infrastructure company operating Germany's 33,389-kilometer rail network with 5,700 passenger stations and approximately 68,000 employees. The company offers a comprehensive suite of infrastructure services organized around three core areas: rail network services (Schienennetz), stations (Bahnhöfe), and digital platforms. Core products include the Trassenpreissystem (path pricing system) for network access, Stationsnutzung (station usage services), and Serviceeinrichtungen (service facilities). Digital offerings include the OpenStation API for open station infrastructure data, customer portals (Infraportal, Stationsportal), and specialized systems for rail operations such as LeiDis-NK, PlanPro for BIM planning, GSM-R railway radio, and ETCS train control. The company provides approximately 5700 stations and manages Trassenpreissystem 2026 with differentiated pricing for freight (SGV), long-distance (SPFV), and regional (SPNV) transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Track Access Services (Trassen) Regulated track access services for freight (SGV), long-distance passenger (SPFV), and regional passenger (SPNV) transport, including differentiated pricing, incentive systems, and the Trassenpreissystem 2026.
• Station Usage Services (Stationsnutzung) Station access, station stops, equipment, autoreise terminals for car transport, traveler amenities, and rental/advertising services at approximately 5,700 passenger stations.
• Service Facilities (Serviceeinrichtungen) Service facility products including stabling facilities (Abstellanlagen), charging stations (Ladestellen), disposition tracks, train formation facilities (Zugbildungsanlagen), and logistics locations (Logistikstellen).
• OpenStation API Standardized, machine-readable API providing infrastructure data about passenger stations including stations, entrances, paths, and equipment features. Based on European NeTEx and SIRI standards.
• GSM-R Railway Radio Railway-specific mobile communication system for voice and data communication between trains and control centers, including international roaming capabilities.
• ETCS (European Train Control System) European standard for train control and signaling, operated on the German rail network with a migration strategy for fleet equipage.
• DB LiveMaps Real-time map service providing operational information about the rail network.
• Trassenfinder Online tool for railway companies to find and plan rail paths on the German network.
• Vegetation Control Service (Vegetationskontrolle) Vegetation control service for railway safety, including inspection of trees along railway lines within 50-meter strips and coordination with property owners, executed via subsidiary DB Fahrwegdienste GmbH.
• TAF/TAP TSI Telematics Services Technical Specifications for Interoperability for Telematics Applications for Freight (TAF) and Passengers (TAP), enabling standardized data exchange for railway operations.
• Probefahrten (Test Run) Coordination Coordination of test runs for non-approved rail vehicles, including aerodynamic assessment, bridge dynamics evaluation (AP1 procedure), and train control system compatibility verification.
• Elektronischer Befähigungsausweis (ElBa) Electronic qualification certificate system for railway workers documenting competencies and authorizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,700 stations managed and operated
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RailNetEurope (RNE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean cooperation platform for rail infrastructure managers enabling coordinated international rail traffic management, corridor coordination, and cross-border capacity allocation
• European Union Agency for Railways (ERA)coreTechnology or IntegrationEU agency responsible for railway interoperability and safety certification, providing technical standards and regulatory framework for railway operations including test run approvals
• Eisenbahn-Bundesamt (EBA)coreTechnology or IntegrationFederal railway authority in Germany responsible for safety supervision, regulation, and approval of railway infrastructure and operations
• DB Fahrwegdienste GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company responsible for vegetation management and maintenance along railway tracks, conducting regular vegetation inspections and safety controls on behalf of DB InfraGO

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ProRail: ProRail is the Dutch rail infrastructure manager responsible for maintenance and extension of the national railway network in the Netherlands. It is a direct peer as a national rail infrastructure operator with comparable regulatory framework, ETCS deployment, and customer base of EVUs.
• Network Rail: Network Rail is the owner and infrastructure manager of the majority of the Great Britain railway network. It is a direct peer as both entities operate as monopoly rail infrastructure managers in their respective national networks under regulated access regimes.
• Banedanmark: Banedanmark is the Danish rail infrastructure manager, operating and developing the Danish railway network. It is a direct peer as a state-owned national rail infrastructure operator with comparable scope, particularly noted for its nationwide ETCS rollout program.
• ÖBB-Infrastruktur: ÖBB-Infrastruktur is the infrastructure arm of Austrian Federal Railways, operating the Austrian rail network. It is a direct peer as a state-owned national rail infrastructure operator with comparable service portfolio (track access, stations, service facilities) in a neighboring country.
• ADIF: ADIF (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias) is the Spanish rail infrastructure manager. It is a direct peer as a national rail infrastructure operator with comparable portfolio of track access, station management, and service facilities under EU interoperability requirements.
• SNCF Réseau: SNCF Réseau manages the French national railway infrastructure including tracks, signaling, and traffic control. It is a direct peer as the national rail infrastructure operator in France, with comparable scope (network access charges, station management, service facilities) under EU interoperability frameworks.
• Trafikverket: Trafikverket is the Swedish government agency responsible for the entire Swedish transport infrastructure including railways. It is a direct peer as a national rail infrastructure operator managing track access, stations, and maintenance under a regulated access framework.
• RFI - Rete Ferroviaria Italiana: RFI is the Italian rail infrastructure manager operating the national rail network. It is a direct peer as a state-owned national infrastructure operator with comparable scope (track, stations, service facilities) under EU regulatory frameworks, with ETCS deployment across the network.
• Infrabel: Infrabel manages the Belgian railway infrastructure, including tracks, signaling, and overhead lines. It is a direct peer as a national rail infrastructure operator under the same EU regulatory framework, with comparable ETCS rollout and non-discriminatory access regime.
• SBB Infrastruktur: SBB Infrastruktur is the infrastructure division of Swiss Federal Railways, managing the Swiss rail network. It is a direct peer as a national rail infrastructure operator with comparable ETCS deployment and regulated access charging, operating under the same EU interoperability standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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